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etherealtruth

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18. I am with you!

Reply to MissMarple (Reply #12)

Mon Nov 11, 2013, 07:48 PM

Nov 2013

Those that love guns seem to go the intimidation route ... I suppose that goes hand in hand with the love of guns*

*I am not talking about folk with a gun for hunting or a gun for target practice ... (I may not understand or agree, but do not think they are deranged)

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Okay, people, take a deep breath and let's come to a consensus... [View all] derby378 Nov 2013 OP

Yes. Jackpine Radical Nov 2013 #1

It's beyond counterproductive derby378 Nov 2013 #3

Showing up to a peaceful protest with implements of death and destruction etherealtruth Nov 2013 #2

Black Panthers? derby378 Nov 2013 #4

They were protesting against an establishment who also had guns Major Nikon Nov 2013 #11

And these ladies were have a lunch meeting. MissMarple Nov 2013 #12

I am with you! etherealtruth Nov 2013 #18

Agreed! nt cry baby Nov 2013 #5

Evolution shows that the threatening gesture is a common move by the dominant. It's uncivilized ancianita Nov 2013 #6

There is a certain analogy from TEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICE that comes to mind... derby378 Nov 2013 #8

Agreed. AtheistCrusader Nov 2013 #7

It's also one step away from an "accident." ScreamingMeemie Nov 2013 #9

Agree 100% alfie Nov 2013 #10

Um... WilliamPitt Nov 2013 #13

True, but when you tell me to STFU, are you doing it while waving a Glock at my head? derby378 Nov 2013 #15

Absolutely. LoisB Nov 2013 #14

I agree: people should have the right and opportunity to express their ideas, thoughts, petronius Nov 2013 #16

Agree & K&R trof Nov 2013 #17